Nassau Barbers

Wow! So happy and excited that Princeton has this down to earth tattoo and art kind of barber shop. I felt very comfortable going here. I’m new to all this: got my hair messed up and had to cut it from long to buzz cut. Tony took great care of my faux hawk and I’m leaving as a happy customer!

Jina (Gina?) was amazing. She took great care of me and will definitely be going back

Great cuts but undependable hours. I guess call ahead and don’t waste a trip or money on the meter.

Probably the worst. Tommy is the worst barber ever. Cannot even do basic faux hawk. Did not even adjust the side burns. A trainee would do a better job than Tommy. This is by far the worst experience ever. I would never go back and would not recommend. $ 25 for the worst job is way too pricey.

Friendly, get-​to-​work kinda guys that deliver very good haircuts — old school style. Also like the eclectic music mix: Social D to Alt-​J all in one sitting. Would be great to be able to make appointments.

When I worked in Princeton, this was my go-​to spot for a top notch haircut. In fact, this place is probably the best barbershop that I have ever been to (and that includes all of NYC and the BX). Let me explain. Tony is a true artist and craftsman. He takes pride in his work and will not let you leave the shop looking anything less than the best. He puts his heart and soul into his work and his results speak for themselves. I am back in NYC, but have considered making the trek back to Princeton just to get a cut from Tony. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and go to Tony for a great cut.

I have been coming here for several years, Tony and Tommy are amazing. They also cut my kids hair and believe me when i say their hair is a challenge, but they take their time to make sure its perfect! I highly recommend them! Thank you guys!!!

This place is great. I’ve been several times now, and Tony and Tommy are always happy to see the customers and do a great job. I couldn’t be happier with the service or attitude here.

This place did a great job at cutting my hair. For $ 25 (cash only), they did a great job. I’ve also gone to Princeton Barber shop, but this is the place I will be coming back to. They also made great suggestions on how to keep my hairstyle working.

Great place! Did an awesome job. Will definitley be coming back. I went Tuesday afternoon and waited only 5 – 6 minutes.

I prefer Nassau Barbers to everyone else around the area. However, I’ve been trying to go here each month, and I’ve only gotten in successfully for a grand total of two times. The reason is because it’s very hard to find them open for business. As other reviewers have noted, Tony runs errands a lot, leaving the shop closed or short staffed.
Once, I called ahead to ask if they were open. They said yes, so I showed up, only to find that they decided to close early right after I called!
Another time, I heard that Tony went out for errands while they were having a slow afternoon. Then around 5 pm, many customers showed up, while Tony was still out on errands. The lineup was so long, and there was just one person on staff, so I left. Most people tend to show up after work, so they should have more staff around at that time.
It’s unbelievable how hard it is to get a haircut at the best barber shop in town.
August 4 update: went again today and found they are closed for vacation till August 11. This place is hit and miss!
January 2016 update: looks like the hours are reliable now and service is still tops.

Had my hair cut done by tommy on Thursday May 21^st. Tommy was excellent. He asked me throughout the process of the haircut how I liked and wanted the cut, always being attentive and making sure it was what I wanted.
The barbershop is excellent, professional, and clean. Tony the owner was on site he is very friendly and affable. He had his puppy at the shop which was a very nice touch.
The cut was 25.00 which is a bargain for the level of service and professionalism you get.
A great find as the other reviewers stated.

Been searching for a new place to get my haircut. I couldn’t be happier with the job that Tommy did. Great cut at a reasonable price. I will absolutely be back. You’ve gained a new regular.

It just can’t get better than this. I moved to NJ from Virginia 1 year back and I have been to dozens of barbers around here. I hated the saloon chains. Every time I went to a saloon chain, an 80 year old lady will use machine and cut most terrible hair. Last month was the 1^st time I went to Nassau Barber. The cut can’t get more perfect. I think I have found my barber. Thanks Tony for the awesome Hair Cut.

I agree with Dan. K. I used to dread getting haircuts at Princeton and would wait for my hair to grow out before the breaks.
I went to Mike’s Barber Shop, Princeton Barber Shop, etc and left unsatisfied. Today I went to Nassau Barbers and was extremely satisfied.
It’s tough to get a decent Asian male haircut at Princeton from experience, but I thought Tom (and I’ve heard the same about Tony) at Nassau Barbers did a fantastic job. Tom’s also a great guy and highly enjoyed my conversation with him.
I would HIGHLY advise Princeton students who are unsatisfied with their haircuts to come to Nassau Barbers. I paid $ 20 and gave $ 5 in tip which I thought was pretty standard compared to the other places.
Great work Tom and Tony!

Fantastic mens’ haircuts… but call ahead to make sure they’re open.
The ratings for this place gravitate around two poles: high ones for the haircuts and low ones for the erratic hours. It is true that Tony (the owner) often closes shop for all or part of days to run errands. However, (1) this is an inevitable problem for a very small business like this one and (2) it can be avoided by *simply calling ahead* to make sure they’re open. These complications aside, I have not once been disappointed in a haircut here, and I’ve been coming at least monthly for two years and have had my hair cut by every person employed there during that time (Tony, Tommy, Mallory).
Other things to keep in mind: cash only, ~$ 25 for a cut, walk-​ins only (no appointments).

Note to DJ: I did try to call ahead or text, he became bothered with that.
I have been going to him for years but no longer. He leaves to run errands during hours of operation and doesn’t return by the posted time. He finally does come unapologetic strolling down the street, he is very irresponsible with no regard for his patrons or their time. The $ 25 haircut is not exactly a bargain. Don’t waste your time, just go to Princeton Barbershop on South Tulane close to Princeton record exchange.

For the past two years, I dreaded getting my hair cut at Princeton and would wait until breaks when I could visit a barber at home in California.
Not anymore.
I’ve sported the same hairstyle (faux hawk) for the last six years and Mallory does a better job than anyone I’ve gone to before, including other barbers in Princeton. If you ask, she shares valuable personalized advice about what styles would look good given the quality of your hair.
Highly recommended.

Very happy that I found this place. Actually, was right here at Unilocal.
I moved from NYC and Ive been trying a new place to have a haircut. After 3 terrible experiences in other places, I find myself very happy with Nassau Barbers.
This is a GUY place. I dont want massage on my scalp, just have a haircut. The price is very reasonable, so make sure to give a nice tip.
Other than that, very clean, laid back.
For today on, Im their regular customer.
Oh, I forgot, bring cash. No ATM or Credit Cards. There’s a ATM across the street with $ 2 charge, just in case.

Great place. The shop looks good and the haircut I got was what I wanted. Had a good chat as well. What a good barber should be. Shaved the back of my neck as well which feels great. Cost is about average for a Princeton haircut/​barber but it’s worth it over a chain place.